Finding the Third Proportional to 10,068 and 15,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,068 and 15,111 is: 22,680.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,068 : 15,111 = 15,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,068/15,111 = 15,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,068x = 15,111 × 15,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,068x = 228,342,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,342,321/10,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,680.01
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